Modification of character education into akhlaq education for the global community life

The term “character education” appears to be a massive movement around the world as a concern to rise up a generation of children who have strong moral character. All primar y and secondary educational institutions socialize character education, including Indonesia since 20 1 0. The Islamic world uses a specific term “akhlaq education”. It has taken place throughout the history of Islamic civilization and has succeeded in cultivating Muslim characters. The core of akhlaq education is in the spiritual purification and obedience to God. Research from various Islamic countries show that the model of akhlaq education is not changed much. It is conserved from generation to generation, that make it far behind the sophistication of character education. Muslims seem not to put up with adequate characters to mingle with the global society. The implementation of akhlaqe ducation let students comprehend a peaceful life only in their environment. Due to everyone’s use of the Western science and technology, Muslims also adapt to this phenomenon and take a benefit to facilitate their needs. The format of character education as an instrument needs to be modified into akhlaq education, so that students are not locked into a narrow local insight and can take part in the life of the global community. This modification includes 1) adopting the content of character education for the global community, 2) providing insights for the role of teachers and educational institutions, 3) variety of learning model, 4) involving parents and the community, and 5) accommodating students from various religions.